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We are NSW’s independent police oversight body
We review and monitor the way misconduct allegations about the NSW Police and NSW Crime Commission are handled.
We investigate allegations of serious misconduct.
We identify systemic issues that could contribute to misconduct, unlawful actions and unreasonable practices so they can be prevented.
If you have a complaint about the NSW police, you can come to us.
We oversee and monitor the way complaints about police are handled. If you have concerns or complaints about police, we are here to assist you.
Watch our video to learn more or click here to watch with translations.
We review the way police investigate complaints about the NSW Police Force to ensure misconduct matters are dealt with appropriately. We also independently investigate the most serious misconduct matters.
What we do
We deal with complaints and misconduct information.
We publish investigation reports and research about misconduct and maladministration issues.
Learn about what the LECC can and cannot do, and if not, who can.
Explore recent highlights of work from our complaints assessments and investigations functions.
What is a critical incident
A critical incident is an incident involving a NSW police officer that results in the death or serious injury of a person.
By monitoring critical incident investigations, we can make sure that the police investigation is competent, thorough and objective. We hope that this provides some comfort to the family of the person who has died or was injured, and to the public.
For more information about how the Commission monitors critical incident investigations, see our critical incident page or watch our video with subtitles in your language.
Recent highlights of our work
A report under section 132 of the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission Act 2016, dealing with indifference to an Aboriginal man’s self-harm in custody.
The final report on the Commission’s review of the NSW Police Force’s reliance on implied licence when conducting bail compliance checks on private property. The Commission made 3 recommendations to the NSW Police Force.
A review of technology, policies and practices, with 15 recommendations to the NSW Police Force.
Interactive information hubs
Search all our publicly available publications
Search our videos, media releases and critical incident media alerts
Find data on critical incident investigations monitored by the LECC, the Recommendations Register and the Prosecution Outcomes Arising from LECC investigations